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Norton. Indenture by which Philip of D⟨aventry⟩ demises to Nicholas de Ely, prior of D⟨aventry⟩ , a virgate of land in Norton, which William le Yreis and William l(e) Orl held from him, for 20 years. For this the prior gave him 20 marks sterling to assist him in his affairs. Witnesses: Sir Robert fitz-Walter lord of D⟨aventry⟩ , Robert Juvene of Everdone ... Richard de Boudon , Henry the smith of D⟨aventry⟩ , Stephen of Norton , Alan de Murecote , Henry ... [Mutilated.] 25 March 1260.

Norton. Sir Philip of D⟨aventry⟩ , kt., has received of his lord, Nicholas, prior of D⟨aventry⟩ , the whole sum of money in which the said prior was bound to him for [the lease given in MS. Ch. Northants. Daventry 237.] ⟨1260.⟩

Norton. Confirmation by Sir William de Weleton [of MS. Ch. Northants. Daventry 237]. [This is known from an endorsement: the charter itself is almost entirely effaced.] ⟨c. 1260.⟩

Norton. Indenture by which Richard son of William the knight of D⟨aventry⟩ demises to Sir Nicholas of Ely, prior of D⟨aventry⟩ , a virgate of land which Ralph Nus le Po and Richard le Po held from him in villeinage, for 10 marks which the prior gave to assist him in his affairs. Witnesses: William, vicar of Norton , William Gulafre , Valentine de Norton , Alan de Morecote , Geoffrey the porter of D⟨aventry⟩ , Thomas de Ely . ⟨29 Sept.⟩ 1263.

Norton. Letters Patent of Edward III: License to D⟨aventry⟩ to hold lands in Norton. [Partly effaced.] 9 Feb. ⟨1368.⟩

Norton. John Boteler alias John Cowper of D⟨aventry⟩ grants to William Catesby of Asshebylegger , William Lane of Orlingber’, and William Staverton , all the lands in Norton which he had from the late William Carrey of Norton , and appoints Robert Lane his attorney to deliver seisin. Given at Norton. 24 June ⟨1483.⟩

Norton. The same quit-claims [as MS. Ch. Northants. Daventry 242]. 8 Jan. ⟨1484.⟩

Norton. The same quit-claim as MS. D. D. Ch. Ch. D. 104. [Another copy.] 20 March ⟨1488.⟩

Norton. Edmund Newenham of Everdon, gent., John Staverton, late of D⟨aventry⟩ , and Thomas Clerke of Norton , demise to Robert Maundell , William Knyght of Norton, sen., John Knyght of Charwelton , Henry Clerke , John Falclyffe , and William Knyght, jun., an acre of arable land in Norton in the Ferure called Crosseland Furlong, which they lately had of the gift of Thomas Lake of Trope, husbandeman, and Agnes his wife. They appoint Thomas Harryes of Thrope and John Knyght of Norton their attorneys to deliver seisin. Given at Norton. Witnesses: John Smythe of Muscote , Thomas Clerke of Norton , Thomas Aleyn of the same, William Bodyngton of the same, John Benett of the same. 30 July ⟨1489.⟩

Norton. William de Orlingbere , Edmund Newenham of Everdon , and Thomas ... confirm to John Mauntell ... William Knyght of Norton jun., all the lands, rents, &c. in Norton; they appoint Edmund Newenham and Thomas Lane their attorneys to deliver seisin. Given at Norton. Witnesses: Thomas Clerke of Norton , Thomas Aleyn of the same, William Bodyngton of the same, John ... [Mutilated.] 30 July ⟨1489.⟩

Norton. Apparently a copy. [Mutilated.]

Staverton. Nicholas, prior &c. of D⟨aventry⟩ , demise to William de Depecrold (?) and Lucy his wife, a messuage in Staverton which Richard de Fleckeho (?) gave to them in free alms. [Mostly illegible.] ⟨c. 1240–50.⟩

Staverton. Gilbert le Graunt (not Grait, as Coxe and T.; nor Graiser, as Macray) of Staverton grants to D⟨aventry⟩ in free alms, 1 acre of land near Lorteulle. Witnesses: ... Gilbert le Fraunceis ... 1240. ⟨15 April⟩

Thrupp. Thomas Michel of Throp grants to John Rede of Norton certain land in Throp beyond Churche weye. [Partly effaced.] ⟨10 Aug. 1389.⟩

Thrupp. William atte Water of Horpolle quit-claims to Roger Perkyn of Throp and Alice his wife, his right in lands, &c., in Throp. Witnesses: ... Dyne, John Preston of Newenham , John Garlok , Richard Falclef . 25 March ⟨1405.⟩

Thrupp. Quit-claim for MS. Ch. Northants. Daventry 254, for the term of the life of the said Alice. Given at Throp. Witnesses: ... Haldenby, Robert Laicup of Laintone Dene , John Preston of Newenham ... [Fragmentary.] ⟨1405.⟩

Thrupp. William Staverton of D⟨aventry⟩ grants to John Leeke of Throp and Agnes his wife a croft in Throp. [Mutilated and partly illegible.] 8 Nov. ⟨1486.⟩

Thrupp and Norton. Thomas Leeke and Agnes his wife grant to Edmund Newenham , John Staverton , and Thomas Clerke , lands rents and services which they held jointly of the gift of William Newenham of Chenford , Henry Mitchell of Flor, esq., and ... of D⟨aventry⟩ , gentleman, in Thrupe and Norton, and appoints Robert Lane of D⟨aventry⟩ , yeoman, his attorney to deliver seisin. Given at Thrope. Witnesses: Richard de Ynlond of Thrope , John Bukby , Thomas Harres , William Harres of the same, John Hele . 18 Dec. ⟨1487.⟩

Thrupp. Indenture made at Thrope besyde D⟨aventry⟩ , by which William Harryes grants to William Lane, prior of D⟨aventry⟩ , a tenement with a croft adjoining in Thrope, and all appurtenances except one bay in the said tenement in which the said William now dwells, for 21 years. Rent: 4/-. [English.] 16 Jan. ⟨1488.⟩

Welton and Thrupp. Ralph de Trop and his heirs grant to D⟨aventry⟩ a mark of rent from (i) a virgate of land which he holds from them in W⟨elton⟩ , viz. that which Hugh Lovel and Wido held, (ii) one acre in Trop, (iii) two virgates which he held of the same in Trop. Witnesses: John de Larchingelt, dean, Master Thomas of Neub[olde] , Henry the chaplain, William fitz- John of D⟨aventry⟩ , Simon Campiun , Nigel, Alan Gemme , William his brother, John Baiuel , Philip of Draiton . ⟨1190–1200.⟩

Welton. William ... de Welton grants to D⟨aventry⟩ a portion of his court in Welton. Witnesses: Sir John fitz- Philip of D⟨aventry⟩ , ... of Tuwe of Welton , John Martyn of the same, William ace of the same, John ... [Mutilated.] ⟨c. 1300–10.⟩

Welton and Daventry. Richard Drayton of Wellton grants to John Attewell of W⟨elton⟩ , chaplain, and John son of the said Richard in fee simple, all his lands in Welton and D⟨aventry⟩ . Given at Welton. Witnesses: John Mallore, kt., Thomas Tewe , Henry le Heyre , John Tewe , Nicholas Gybbe of Welton . ⟨9 April 1379.⟩

Welton and Daventry. John, son of Richard Drayton of Wellton , grants to John Attewell, chaplain, all lands, rents, services and reversions which Richard Drayton held in Wellton and D⟨aventry⟩ . Given at D⟨aventry⟩ . Witnesses: Thomas Tewe of Wellton , John Tewe of the same, Henry Eyre ... Henry Brokhold of the same, Richard Smyth of the same. ⟨5 Oct. 1382.⟩

Welton. Indenture by which Robert, prior, &c., of D⟨aventry⟩ demise to Hugh ... and Margaret his wife, a messuage with curtilage adjoining in Welton, for the term of their lives and that of Agnes their daughter. Witnesses: John Wyllughby , Robert Barker , ... [Mutilated and partly illegible.] ... Michaelmas ⟨1440.⟩

Welton. Simon Taillour of Welton grants to John Malary, esq., Henry Brokhole , and Richard Smyth of Welton , two cottages with curtilages adjoining in Walton, between John Drayton son of Richard Drayton ’s tenement and that of the prior of D⟨aventry⟩ . Given at W⟨elton⟩ . Witnesses: Richard Ingelond , Thomas atte Hille , John Freend , John Fauclyf , John ...barde. 15 June ⟨1401.⟩